Photo courtesy of Visit Alexandria
Fireworks over the Potomac River on New Years' Eve.
Ready to ring in the new year? Experience the region’s signature family-friendly New Year’s Eve festival of music and more on Saturday, Dec. 31 in Old Town Alexandria.
The 28th Annual First Night Alexandria, a community celebration of the arts, rings in the new year with music, comedy and dance and culminates with a spectacular fireworks finale over the Potomac River at midnight.
The fun begins at 12 noon and lasts until midnight.
Visit the event website for a full schedule of events. Don’t forget to plan a New Year’s Day brunch for a luxurious start to 2023.
TICKET INFORMATION
Organizers are welcoming back the All-Access Pass, which gains ticket-holders entry to any show and every show, any time, all day and all the way to midnight!
ALL-ACCESS PASS PRICE GUIDE
- Ages 0-2 FREE!
- Ages 3-10 $10
- Ages 11-19 $20
- Ages 20-64 $50
- Ages 65-plus $30
- VIP Fast Pass (Priority Access) $75
- DAYTIME ONLY PASS (Ages 3+) $10
Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022
- FNA Matinee (Activities from 12 noon - 5 p.m.)
- FNA Primetime (Activities from 6-10 p.m.)
- FNA After Hours (Activities from 10 p.m. - Midnight)
ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, BUT FULLY TRANSFERABLE.
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PERFORMERS
First Night Alexandria showcases the performing arts by giving exposure to new artists, rising stars, and seasoned professionals to expand their audience. Organizers are committed to diversity in their line-up and seek to expand cultural awareness and experience all year-round.
Countdown to 2023 Street Party @ Market Square
- (10 p.m. - Midnight) - Live DJ, Dancing, Food Trucks
Fireworks @ Midnight - Best Viewing Spots
- Canal Center Plaza
- Rivergate Park (2 Montgomery Street)
- Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison Street)
- Founders Park (351 N Union Street)
- Waterfront Park (1A Prince Street)
- Windmill Hill Park (501 S Union Street)
- Ford's Landing Boardwalk (99 Franklin Street)
- Jones Point Park (Jones Point Drive)
- George Washington Masonic Temple (101 Callahan Drive)
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VENUES
Through the collaborative support of churches, museums, retail establishments, libraries, private clubs, buildings and offices, recreation centers, city-owned facilities, theaters, and hotels, doors are opened as these locations become venues to enjoy artistic expression. All FNA Matinee and Prime Time performances are indoors. FNA After Hours is an outdoor street party at Market Square. The venues are walkable and within a maximum distance - river to rail - 1 mile. Stroll through Old Town and enjoy various performances!
